African Hill-babbler
Sylvia abyssinica
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sylvia-abyssinica"></birdfyi-bird>The African Hill-babbler (Sylvia abyssinica) is a bird species in the family Sylviidae (currucas del viejo mundo), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.3 cm and a weight of 19.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The African Hill-babbler weighs about 20g and is found in montane forests and shrubby hillsides of East Africa. It forages actively for insects and berries in dense vegetation at higher elevations.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,3 cm | 5.2 in |
| Peso | 19,5 g | 0.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Sylviidae (Currucas del Viejo Mundo) |
| Genus | Sylvia |
| Especies | Sylvia abyssinica |
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the African Hill-babbler endangered?
How does the African Hill-babbler nest?
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What order and family does the African Hill-babbler belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Sylviidae family